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Property Description
Welcome to this beautiful fully updated 2 bedroom 1 3/4 bath home located in the desirable 55+ guard gated golf community Fountain of the Sun. Situated on a spacious oversized lot, this move in ready property offers comfort and style with numerous thoughtful upgrades throughout. This bright and open floor plan boasts lots of natural light and space for today's modern living. Enjoy a newer roof (3-5 yrs old), heat pump (2025), water heater (2026), and a remodeled kitchen (2026), which showcases modern finishes, new soft close cabinetry, quartz countertops, ample cabinet space, a center island, and a convenient glass washer at the sink. The primary suite offers a spacious walk-in closet, while the updated bathroom (2026) offers two sinks, a walk in shower, and provides a fresh, contemporary feel with heated lights for added comfort. This home offers fresh interior paint (2026), exterior paint (2025), and new laminate flooring with new baseboards (2026) throughout. Enjoy low maintenance desert landscaping, relax on your front patio, or step out to the backyard to enjoy the oversized lot offering beautiful fruit trees and plenty of space for entertaining or simply relaxing in the Arizona weather. The FOS community offers a wealth of amenities and features an 18 hole golf course, outside pool and spa, fitness center, pickleball courts, clubhouse, bocce ball, dog park, and numerous other activities.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1036 S 78th St
General
- Sold For: $414,500
- HOA FEE: $127/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Quarterly
- Taxes: $1,660 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: ARMLS_Arizona_MLS_Phoenix_Area
- MLS ID: 7055846
- Added to Site: 55 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Non-laminate Counter, Quartz Countertops, High Speed Internet, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, 9+ Flat Ceilings, No Interior Steps, Kitchen Island, Pantry, 3/4 Bath Master Bdrm
- Appliances: Built-in Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range
- Flooring: Laminate
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Inside, Wshr/Dry HookUp Only
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Private Street(s)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Direct Access
Location
- County: Maricopa
- Township: 1N
- Subdivision: FOUNTAIN OF THE SUN PARCEL 6
- Cross Streets: Broadway Rd / 80th Street
Community
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Name: Fountain of the Sun
- Assoc. Fees Include: Maintenance Grounds
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Heat Pump, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Heating Type: Heat Pump
Utilities
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch,
- Exterior Const.: Stucco, Wood Frame, Painted
- Roof: Composition
- Windows: Screens, Dual Pane
- Year Built: 1983
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.27
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 11,783
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Frontage: Asphalt
- Lot Features: Gravel/Stone Front, Gravel/Stone Back, Auto Timer H2O Back
- Fencing (Description): Back Yard, Block
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $381
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Quarterly
- Tax Amount: $1,660
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: Age Restricted (See Remarks)
- Legal Description: LOT 1083 FOUNTAIN OF THE SUN PARCEL 6 MCR 021415
- Property ID: 218-67-174
- Range: 7E
- Section: 29
- Lot Number: 1083
Listed by West USA Realty
Sold by Realty ONE Group
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Schools
Schools serving 1036 S 78th St
School District:Mesa Unified District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Jefferson Elementary School, Mesa, AZ 120 South Jefferson Avenue, Mesa, AZ 85208 | PK-6 | 1.5 mi |
Fremont Junior High School 1001 North Power Road, Mesa, AZ 85205 | 7-8 | 2.8 mi |
Skyline High School 845 South Crismon Road, Mesa, AZ 85208 | 9-12 | 2.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1036 S 78th St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/10/2026
Sold
$414,500
-1.07%
MLS
7/26/2026
Listed
$419,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1036 S 78th Street, Mesa, AZ 85208 (MLS# 7055846) is a Single Family property that was sold at $414,500 on September 10, 2026. Want to learn more about 1036 S 78th Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Mesa? You can browse all Mesa real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

